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Written by Mariner
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Saturday, 09 May 2009 |
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No one here would believe that 22 million people live. Mexico City looks like a ghost town. Few moving cars. The buses are empty, without the cathedral church, closed cinemas, football matches without public prisons without visits, restaurants deserts.
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Is that Mexicans took seriously the government's recommendation to stay home with the deadly epidemic of swine flu that has left 103 dead and more than 400 hospitalized patients, a total of 1614 cases, according to the latest figures released by the secretary Health, José Córdova.
Therefore, the president, Felipe Calderón, called for calm: "It is very important to act fast and act seriously, but is also very important to keep calm and cooperate with the authorities and report cases when they arise".
And in the Zocalo, the main focus of meeting the capital, groups of soldiers have been handing out masks to the few people passing by.
State of alert
For its part, announced that the World Bank provided U.S. $ 205 million to the Latin American country to tackle the epidemic.
Finance Secretary Agustin Carstens, reported Sunday that Mexican banks are well prepared to face the pressures of the epidemic.
In his view, there is no structural damage to the economy, but is "a transitory impact."
Mexico is on alert since Thursday night, when the authorities reported the emergence of a new virus that was infected from pigs to humans. 
This weekend, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that swine flu pandemic has the potential and established an international committee to monitor the emergency situation.
United States declared a "public health emergency" after 20 people were infected with the virus, while in countries like Spain, Canada, New Zealand and England have reported suspected cases remain under medical evaluation.
Extraordinary Measures
Mexican authorities have announced extraordinary measures to avoid spread of the virus.
President Calderon issued a decree through which grants special powers to the Ministry of Health to isolate those affected by the virus and allow the entry of staff to the homes where they could have infected people.
Classes at all schools will remain suspended until May 6 to prevent the epidemic from spreading.
The Mexican Social Security Institute reported that over 43,000 children left without care in the Federal District, State of Mexico and San Luis Potosi, the areas most affected by the health crisis.
And from that Monday will be suspended the activities of the High Court of Justice and the courts.
At airports have increased health control measures, but the carriers continue to operate normally.
The Committee reported that Airport Security is continuously monitored and is on alert to evaluate the need to restrict flights to and from Mexico.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 09 May 2009 )
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